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Abstract

Background Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common, debilitating form of atherosclerosis, but its associations with modifiable dietary factors have not been extensively investigated. Saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acid intakes influence lipids and inflammatory markers, but it is unclear if diets high in these fatty acids are associated with PAD.

Conclusion In this nationally representative sample, higher dietary intakes of MFAs and SFAs were associated with a higher prevalence of PAD. Prospective studies are needed to confirm the potential detrimental effects of dietary MFAs and SFAs on PAD.